Cardiac Technologist - Cardiology

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$31 - CA$38•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. An exciting Casual opportunity as a Cardiac Technologist in the Cardiology department. This department is open Monday to Friday during the core day hours.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized diploma program in Cardiac Technology required
Current Registration in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) required
Current BCLS
1 year of experience in advanced ECG and rhythm interpretation skills, Stress Testing and Holter monitor hook-up and interpretation.
Must have a good understanding of the principles of Women’s Health and their impact on cardiac testing
Community college course in arrhythmia recognition and performance of ECG’s/Holters and stress testing
Proficiency with Computer, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven attendance and punctuality
Able to work independently or with a team, meeting tight timelines and be flexible in a women-centred environment
Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Up to 3 years’ experience in an academic, outpatient environment, preferred
Certificate & competency in IV insertion, an asset

Responsibilities

Performs holter hook-ups and scanning, stress testing, stress testing with echo/nuclear/pharmacological, ECG’S, ambulatory BP monitor hook ups, dobutamine studies, and IV insertion for contrast studies
Acts as an advocate for safety and demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
Records findings and maintains accurate and complete electronic patient demographics and charts
Communicates with hospital staff and other team members to ensure seamless patient care
Prepares and ensures proper set up of examination rooms, equipment, supplies, applicable consent forms and related details associated with the reason of the patient encounter
Ensures delivery of excellent customer service
Assists with quality improvement projects as requested
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.